Shimron Hetmyer showcased explosive batting, smashing a quick 85 runs off 34 balls, partnering with Rovman Powell (59) to lead West Indies to a formidable 254/6 against Zimbabwe in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Group 1 match at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium. This total marks the highest team score in the T20 World Cup 2026 and the second-highest in the tournament’s history.
Hetmyer’s innings included the fastest fifty by a West Indies player in T20 World Cup history, achieved in just 19 balls with a flurry of boundaries and sixes. Powell, though slower, contributed significantly with a half-century in 29 balls, aiding in a massive 122-run partnership for the third wicket.
The left-hander from Guyana, Hetmyer, started cautiously but accelerated his scoring with an array of shots, leaving Zimbabwe in awe. Utilizing various strokes effectively, he dominated the bowling attack, hitting boundaries and sixes at will, setting records and building a formidable total for West Indies.
Zimbabwe faced a daunting task as Hetmyer and Powell’s aggressive batting propelled West Indies to 139/2 in the middle overs, setting a challenging target. Despite Zimbabwe’s efforts, including skipper Raza’s injury, West Indies’ strong batting display, led by Hetmyer’s blitz, left their opponents with a significant chase ahead.
